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GK62 YSC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,461 mi
Last recorded65,461 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 65,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,675 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Small bulge noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 54,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Small bulge noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Suspension arm joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 31,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 27,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GK62 YSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK62 YSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK62 YSC registered?

GK62 YSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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